whelp Antonyms

Meaning of whelp

Wordnet

whelp (n)

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

Wordnet

whelp (v)

give birth to (a puppy)

Webster

whelp (n.)

One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.

A child; a youth; -- jocosely or in contempt.

One of the longitudinal ribs or ridges on the barrel of a capstan or a windless; -- usually in the plural; as, the whelps of a windlass.

One of the teeth of a sprocket wheel.

Webster

whelp (v. i.)

To bring forth young; -- said of the female of the dog and some beasts of prey.

Webster

whelp (v. t.)

To bring forth, as cubs or young; to give birth to.

whelp Sentence Examples

  1. The wolf's whelp howled pitifully, yearning for its mother's return.
  2. The lioness guarded her whelp fiercely, protecting it from the hyenas.
  3. The young whelp stumbled and fell, eliciting a concerned cry from its pack.
  4. The hunter tracked the deer by following the squeals of its whelp.
  5. The whelp's sharp claws tore into the bark of the tree, leaving a lasting mark.
  6. The eagle's whelp soared high above the cliffs, its wings outstretched.
  7. The orphaned whelp was taken in by a compassionate farmer who cared for it.
  8. The whelp's playful antics brought joy to the entire household.
  9. The injured whelp whined softly, seeking comfort and healing.
  10. The whelp's piercing gaze held a wisdom that belied its young age.

FAQs About the word whelp

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf, give birth to (a puppy)One of the young of a dog or a beast of prey; a puppy; a cub; as, a lion's whelps.

kid, cub, child, youngster, sprout, teen, juvenile, adolescent,youngling, bambino

adult,adult, elder,grown-up, grown-up, oldster, oldster, elder, golden-ager, golden-ager

The wolf's whelp howled pitifully, yearning for its mother's return.

The lioness guarded her whelp fiercely, protecting it from the hyenas.

The young whelp stumbled and fell, eliciting a concerned cry from its pack.

The hunter tracked the deer by following the squeals of its whelp.